Levels: A Look at Laveranues Coles' Plans for Downtown
Metro Jacksonville shares the conceptual plans of what will become East Bay Street's latest dining and nightlife venue: Levels Restaurant
Former Ribault High School standout and New York Jets wide receiver Laveranues Coles Jr. is moving forward with his plans to add a new component to the downtown Jacksonville nightlife scene. In late 2013, Coles' Past Trouble LLC. purchased a vacant 16,068-square foot building at 325 East Bay Street. Renovation plans call for the three story structure to be converted into a restaurant and entertainment venue called "Levels".
According to a November 2013, Jax Daily Record article, the project's architect believes "this multi-level restaurant will be a must visit in Jacksonville, and a major boost to the downtown vision".
Previously utilized as office space, the three level venue's facade will include a unique glass canopy and lighting treatments. If approved by the Downtown Development Review Board, the restaurant could open in a few months, providing another reason for people to frequent downtown.
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The existing building.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3058056513_2H5V6mc-M.jpg)
The proposed new building façade.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3058056533_vVtGrSn-M.jpg)
A night rendering of proposed building facade.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3058056394_NJwt7mv-M.jpg)
The proposed building elevation.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3058056429_rFXdHPm-M.jpg)
The proposed first floor plan.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3058056441_swGzKFB-M.jpg)
The proposed second floor plan.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3058056460_7Sp5SvD-M.jpg)
The proposed basement floor plan.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3058056366_vnWvFKW-M.jpg)
325 East Bay Street is a part of The Elbow entertainment district.
Development Update by Ennis Davis, AICP. Contact Ennis at edavis@moderncities.com. Source: Downtown Development Review Board (DDRB) February 2014 Meeting Agenda Packet.
According to a November 2013, Jax Daily Record article, the project's architect believes "this multi-level restaurant will be a must visit in Jacksonville, and a major boost to the downtown vision".
Previously utilized as office space, the three level venue's facade will include a unique glass canopy and lighting treatments. If approved by the Downtown Development Review Board, the restaurant could open in a few months, providing another reason for people to frequent downtown.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3058056501_rXc2xdR-600x1000.jpg)
The existing building.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3058056513_2H5V6mc-M.jpg)
The proposed new building façade.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3058056533_vVtGrSn-M.jpg)
A night rendering of proposed building facade.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3058056394_NJwt7mv-M.jpg)
The proposed building elevation.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3058056429_rFXdHPm-M.jpg)
The proposed first floor plan.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3058056441_swGzKFB-M.jpg)
The proposed second floor plan.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3058056460_7Sp5SvD-M.jpg)
The proposed basement floor plan.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3058056366_vnWvFKW-M.jpg)
325 East Bay Street is a part of The Elbow entertainment district.
Development Update by Ennis Davis, AICP. Contact Ennis at edavis@moderncities.com. Source: Downtown Development Review Board (DDRB) February 2014 Meeting Agenda Packet.